Chocolate & Diamonds 5k for Ladies

This one’s for the girls 💜

The Chocolate & Diamonds 5K for Ladies will take place in Russellville, Arkansas on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

This event serves as the graduation celebration for our Runnersville Ladies Training Camp, but registration is open to all females of all fitness levels.

For many participants, this will be their very first 5K—and that’s what makes it so special.

Whether you walk, run, or do a little of both, you’ll be surrounded by encouragement every step of the way.

 
✨ What to Expect:

Your race day experience includes:

• Race shirts printed by Feltners Athletes Corner
• Fun music and a high-energy atmosphere provided by Robb McCormick /Some Guy Named Robb
• Chipped race timing provided by River Valley Runners
• Supportive coaches along the course
• Water stations

Waiting for you at the finish line:

• • Finisher medal casted by Hasty Awards
  • Chocolate squares provided by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
  • Chocolate milk by Dardanelle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
  • Massages avaliable for our participants who sign up after the race provided by Massage Therapy by AJ

…and the most encouraging group of women you’ll find in one place 💜

 
🏅 Awards & Divisions
We offer awards for both walkers and runners in:

• Runnersville Division (training camp participants)
• Open Division

👉 If you register as a walker, you must walk the entire race
👉 If you register as a runner, you may run or walk

 
👶 Strollers & Course Guidelines
This is a stroller-friendly race. If you will be pushing a child in a stroller, please line up on the right side of the starting chute and remain to the right until the course opens up.

For safety, the following are not allowed on the course:

• Unauthorized participants
• Bicycles (except official support)
• Skates, scooters, boards, etc.
• Pets

 
📋 Registration & Shirts
We encourage early registration to help ensure your preferred shirt size.

Paper registration forms will be available at Runnersville training sessions, or you may request one by emailing runnersvilleladies@gmail.com.

After the final shirt order is placed, extras will be limited and distributed based on availability.

Spots are limited, and registration may close once capacity is reached.

 📍 Course & Parking
The race will begin and end near West E Street and North Glenwood Avenue in Russellville.

Parking information and additional race day details will be shared closer to the event.

🗂️ Packet Pickup
Dates and times will be announced soon.

Race-day pickup will be available for those traveling from outside the area.

🗺️ Virtual Option
A virtual option is available for those who cannot attend in person.

Additional details will be provided after registration opens.

🥣 Giving Back
As part of race weekend, we will be supporting a local community initiative.

More details will be shared soon! 

 🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities
We offer sponsorship opportunities for businesses who would like to support this event.

For more information, please email:
runnersvilleladies@gmail.com

💌 Stay Tuned
Additional race details and updates will be sent to registered participants as race day approaches.

Join fellow runners on May 2, 2026 for the Chocolate & Diamonds 5k for Ladies. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Russellville.